Martin signed to play in China during the lockout but left his team after about a month. Part of his agreement said he could not sign and play with an NBA team until the Chinese season is done (Feb. 16 at the earliest) but Martin got a special clearance from international governing body FIBA to sign and play now. J.R. Smith would really like one of those, too, but he is still in China.

On another note, Eric Bledsoe will not play for the Clippers tonight. They will need his depth soon with Chauncey Billups gone for the season.